Study: Bus Rapid Transit feasible for Montgomery County
$500,000 study shows route would improve traffic congestion
by Erin Cunningham
May 4, 2011
Gazette
"A rapid bus system in Montgomery County would draw more commuters to transit and off local roads, eliminating some traffic congestion, according to a feasibility study of such a system.
The study, a portion of which was released Tuesday, revealed the so-called Bus Rapid Transit system, would increase transit ridership from 9 percent to 11 percent — pulling 85,000 drivers off the roads.
The news is encouraging for supporters of the transit line, who say Bus Rapid Transit is a good solution to many of the county's traffic woes.
Some have suggested portions of the system could be in place as soon as 2014..."
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